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SM Najmus Sakib

Journalist Dhaka
SM Najmus Sakib

SM Najmus Sakib is a journalist based in Dhaka. His work focuses on human rights, refugee rights, public health, the environment and climate change. Follow him on Twitter @ns_rafsan.

 

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Garment Industry in Bangladesh Struggles to Contain Pollution
 
 
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Ground Circularity / Denim Deal / II Feature
Collaboration under the Denim Deal turned Europe into a laboratory for responsible production, proving that circular practices could coexist with industrial scale and commercial discipline.

Europe Turns Circular Fashion Data Into A Fully Working Industry Model

  • Subir Ghosh

5 November 2025
Ground Work / MANTRA Interview
Waterjet looms used for polyester or nylon saree production generate selvedge waste called chindi. Millions of metres of sarees are produced daily, and many players, specially the small ones, simply discard it or burn it in boilers as fuel. Some factories, it is said, substitute 20–30% coal with chindi, burning it at night, often between midnight and dawn, because coal is expensive. This is extremely polluting as it releases toxic emissions.

To Remain Competitive Globally, Surat Must Embrace Sustainability

  • Richa Bansal

29 October 2025
 
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Greenwashing / The Tanja Story Interview
Consumer complaints in Denmark prompted scrutiny of how fashion companies frame sustainability in marketing and public communication.

First Person: How a Danish Researcher Forced Fashion to Confront Its Greenwashing Compulsion

  • Subir Ghosh

6 November 2025
Event Roundup / AILPA 2025 Report
The AILPA 2025 exhibition underscored Kolkata’s emergence as a global platform connecting Indian manufacturers with international leather buyers.

India’s Leather Industry Repositions as Global Buyers Converge on Kolkata

  • Vasan Suri

6 November 2025
 
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Material Innovation / Arecanut Feature
arecanut fibre offers strong sustainability credentials as it utilises agricultural waste that is typically discarded or burned. The fibre extraction uses an environmentally friendly water retting process without chemicals, and the entire process supports rural farming communities by creating additional value from existing crops.

Spinning Sustainability: How Arecanut Husk Can Become Textile Gold

  • Richa Bansal

24 June 2025
Material Innovation / Revoltech Interview
An acronym that stands for Leather-like, Oil-free, Vegan, and Residue-Based, the process to create LOVR begins with sourcing agricultural hemp residues, which are typically discarded. These residues are dried, refined, and combined with a proprietary natural binder to create the bio-based material. Future applications include furniture, and wearables, in addition to the existing focus on fashion and automotive industries.

Agriculture, Engineering and Material Design Converge in Revoltech's Leather Alternative

  • Richa Bansal

9 December 2024